Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
precancellation	28	28
precancelled	25	25
precancelling	28	28
precancels	21	21
precancerous	23	23
precapitalist	23	23
precarious	17	17
precariously	22	22
precariousness	22	22
precast	13	13
precasting	19	19
precasts	14	14
precatory	17	17
precaution	18	18
precautionary	23	23
precautions	19	19
precava	17	17
precavae	18	18
precaval	19	19
precede	14	14
preceded	16	16
precedence	21	21
precedences	22	22
precedencies	23	23
precedency	23	23